Company Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company near Mansfield is seeking an Interim Company Accountant for an initial 6-month engagement, with potential for a permanent role. This trusted position includes overseeing all finance functions, producing management accounts, and collaborating closely with company directors. Candidates must have experience in project accounting in the construction sector and be comfortable running a finance team independently.

Benefits

Opportunity to go permanent

Collaborative leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting within construction or civil engineering is essential.
• Comfortable running a finance function independently.
• Strong management accounts and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reports.
• Lead on year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants.
• Track project costs and profitability.

Skills

Management accounts

Reporting

Project accounting

CIS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Interim Company Accountant – Civil Engineering

Location: Near Mansfield

Salary: To be discussed on application

Type: Interim (6 months) with strong potential to go permanent once established

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2 – 3 days from home per week)

Are you an experienced accountant with experience in project accounting? We're working exclusively with a well-established SME civil engineering company based near Mansfield, who are seeking a hands-on Company Accountant to take ownership of their finance function. This role begins on an initial 6-month interim basis, with a view to becoming permanent.

This is a highly trusted, standalone role where you’ll oversee all aspects of the company’s finance function - from day-to-day control to high-level reporting and strategic input. You’ll be working closely with the Directors to support sound decision-making as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reports
• Lead on year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants
• Maintain compliance with CIS, VAT, PAYE, and other statutory obligations
• Track project costs and profitability, supporting operational decision-making
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and payroll
• Perform bank and control account reconciliations, and manage supplier payments

What We’re Looking For:

Essential: Previous experience in project accounting within construction or civil engineering

Strong management accounts and reporting skills

Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA is desirable

Comfortable running a finance function independently

Knowledge of CIS and job costing

High proficiency with ERP systems and Excel

Why Join this Exciting Business?

• Trusted position within a reputable local business
• Mix of hands-on finance and strategic involvement
• Genuine opportunity to go permanent after the initial 6-month interim term
• Collaborative, down-to-earth leadership team